Better venue, better bonding: Mona Vale

Imagine your conference group stuck inside a sterile corporate building, a space that serves only one purpose, a location that keeps your team in ‘office-mode.’ Now, picture a vast homestead nestled neatly behind the Avon River, that maintains a tone of sophistication but adds in fun, exciting elements with team building, lawn games […]

Unique gifts await: Industria

A locally owned gift and homewares store, Industria, has been captivating customers for a decade at The Colombo and for five years in Rolleston. With two convenient locations and open seven days a week, it attracts visitors from all around. Industria focuses on unique and quality homewares and gifts sourced from New Zealand […]

Time for team building: CodeBreakers

A long day of business and conferencing can put a damper on your team’s mojo. If you’re looking to amp it back up, there’s nothing better than friendly competition and classic food. CodeBreakers is your go-to spot in Christchurch. It’s not just a venue, it’s a fun factory, bursting with activities that will […]

Good planning is essential

When planning a social-style celebration, there are a few essential steps to ensure success. Clear communication is important, as is making other people’s responsibilities clear from the start. Whether it’s for an 80th birthday party, a wedding or anniversary, family reunion or a ladies lunch, some planning is needed, although how much will […]

Dress to impress: Fashionworks Hanmer

Dressing for a special event means and finding exactly the right outfit for you and the occasion. If a guest look is what you need or simply a revamp, Fashionworks Hanmer Springs has curated clothing lines to dress you for a special celebration, a wedding, work at the office, or a day out […]

Subtle styling and slick shifts

The new Nissan Z has been a long time coming. The lineage which stretches back through decades of fast giant-killing Z sports cars beginning with the original 240Z, continues. Ben Selby reports. Around 10 years after the 370Z, the new Z brings this vehicular icon into a modern world. Under the bonnet sits […]

Passionate about ears & hearing: Hear Again

Our five senses are our connection to the world. Our brains are constantly being fed with information allowing us to see, taste, feel, smell, and hear our surroundings, giving us pleasure or pain, providing comfort or alerting us to danger. It is only when one of these senses begins to fail that we […]

Torque talk: Motor racing royalty

Per head of population, New Zealand has produced more big names in the world of motor racing than perhaps any country in the world. Kiwis have achieved fame in every theatre of motorsport. Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, Denny Hulme, Kenny Smith, Jim Richards, Greg Murphy, Scott Dixon, Hayden Paddon, Scott Mclaughlin, Brendon Hartley, […]

Think pink

Pink is experiencing a widespread revival, thanks to the clever efforts of the Barbie marketing team. Here are some tips to help you incorporate pink makeup into your looks. Especially if you’ve picked up a few pink clothing pieces recently (turn the page for inspiration). For a pink-themed makeup look, create a soft […]